Meredith S Haas – Temple Update

FIRST ON TEMPLE UPDATE: Interview with Temple University President Dr. Jason Wingard

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 14:26:39 +0000

Temple Update’s Meredith Haas sat down with Temple President Dr. Jason Wingard on Wednesday. Topics discussed included campus safety, the idea of a football stadium coming to main campus, and how his first 9 months in this new role have gone. Watch here. Temple University President, Dr. Jason Wingard, sat down with Temple Update’s Meredith Haas to discuss how the first few months of his…

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Temple Updates Mask Requirements on Campus

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 23:19:29 +0000

Starting Monday, students and faculty were expected to wear only surgical masks, surgical masks with cloth masks on top, or KN95 masks. This is part of new masking regulations the University sent out three days prior to in person learning. The ordinance means that wearing only cloth masks will not be acceptable in Temple buildings, as they do not protect as well against the Covid virus…

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COVID-19 Vaccination Deadline Approaches

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 23:20:23 +0000

The deadline for Temple students and staff to be fully vaccinated is Monday, November 15. Anyone who is partially or unvaccinated will not be permitted to use Temple facilities, according to university officials. Everyone has had an extended amount of time to be vaccinated, due to the deadline being pushed from October 15 to November 15. Stephen Orbaneck, Temple’s Associate Director of…

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Finding Your COVID-19 Booster Shot

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:49:51 +0000

Vaccine numbers are on the rise, but students are still worried about their immunity to COVID-19. Temple’s students say they’re hopeful for the booster shots, which they can receive on or off campus. “Yeah, I would definitely get the booster,” noted Sophomore Nadiyah Timmons. “And not only for my grandparents, but for every person I encounter.” A lot of time has passed since Timmons…

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Temple Welcomes Most Diverse Class in 25 Years

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:47:37 +0000

When Temple Freshman Nicole Hom saw that her class was the most diverse in 25 years, she was amazed. “I just feel represented,” Hom noted. “I feel seen.” Hom chose Temple University because it is a school in the city, she said, and because it allows her to be in an environment with more diversity. “You know, Chinatown is a few subway rides away, so that is really comforting…

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Students Registering For Classes See a Mix of Options

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 16:27:11 +0000

As registration ramps up this week, students are noticing some classes are being offered in-person. University spokesman Ray Betzner says three quarters of classes are expected to have some in-person elements in the fall. “I do want to go in person but I do appreciate having one or two online that I can have some flexibility with,” junior engineering student Cameron Flamm says.

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Vaccine Clinic Set to Open at White Hall

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:33:14 +0000

Beginning March 29th, students, faculty and staff will have the possibility of receiving their Covid-19 vaccine at White Hall for six weeks. Temple students and staff who can show proof of their residence in Philadelphia and are part of the 1B category can sign up through Temple’s interest form. This is not a walk-up clinic and you will have to be invited after signing up on the interest form.

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FEMA Opens Vaccination Clinic at the Pennsylvania Convention Center

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 19:12:27 +0000

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has established the first federal vaccination clinic in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. “I cannot overstate how appreciative the City of Philadelphia is to the Federal Government in selecting our city to host one of FEMA’s mass vaccination clinics.” Mayor Kenney said. The Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas spoke with…

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Temple Hospital Vaccinates Healthcare Workers

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 19:06:42 +0000

Invitations of hope has been given to 18,000 Temple Hospital employees and health care workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. On December 16, Mary Ellen, A Practicing Nurse at Temple Hospital has been one of the first three healthcare workers vaccinated. “People think this was rushed forward, but there was a process and it’s safe to get,” said Ellen. Around 65 percent or ten to twelve…

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How Temple’s COVID-19 Testing Program is Working

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:22:16 +0000

Students are experiencing a new normal, getting tested once or twice a week for COVID-19. They can set up appointments through their TU Health Portal at any location on campus, including Mitten Hall and the Student Center, where they can administer asymptomatic PCR tests to themselves, and Morgan Hall, where they can receive rapid symptomatic tests. “It’s been an overwhelming smooth success,”…

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